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Robert, Use a toothbrush when your using the stripper to get into the grooves and cracks! Then use a sander with fine grit sandpaper! Hope this helps! 😊
ROBERT!! PLEASE get those doors off the hinges and outside! Lead poisoning is nothing to mess with. Get some plastic on the ground and put the door on some saw horses. Then apply your soy gel or CitruStrip with a throw away brush. Brush one direction and leave it thick. Cover the door with plastic (saran-wrap weight) and let it sit for 5 hours. Then remove the goop and paint and dispose in a plastic bag or container. When done, wrap everything up in the ground plastic and take to a hazardous waste disposal. DO NOT dry scrape or sand! Lots of videos out there on removing lead paint, restoring hardware and making repairs. A couple I like are Restoration Nation, Transcend Furniture, Thomas Johnson Furniture Restoration and Crigun Restoration. PLEASE don't risk your health by removing that paint indoors and contaminating everything in the house! Susan S in Spokane
Robert try Drummond's Smart Strip. Cover it in saran wrap/plastic for 24 hours to let it work and you can scrape the paint off with your bare hands if you like. That is what many old house restoration folks swear by especially for painted carved wood.
I am so glad that you’re refinishing those doors stripping the old paint off! the doors are absolutely beautiful, especially the front door. You have a a treasure in that house.
That front door is beautiful Robert, being a wood lover I would love to see it varnished rather than painted and the doorbell, door knob, and plate would be lovely restored as well. Great work!
Those doors are going to look fabulous. The original finish on the interior door was probably shellac, which can be removed with isopropyl alcohol (ipa) which is available at your local drugstore, and steel wool, give it a good sanding then reapply a new shellac finish with 2-3 thin coats and lightly sand with 400 grit. Dental picks would work to get the paint out of the difficult bits on the exterior door. When that’s all done, give it a coat of boiled linseed oil, and let it cute for a few days.
I eyed the front door along time ago when you were sitting on the front porch, taking a break from killing wisteria. I fell in love with it then. I am so glad you are working on it. Thank you. Its beautiful ❤
So did I ❤ my back kitchen door exactly like this one and I stripped off many layers of paint and glory be to goodness it was gorgeous and it was beyond worth every minute I spent getting to know that door.
Robert, those doors are irreplaceable! Do yourself a favor and watch a video on restoring old doors. Can Dan help? The orange cleaner is an oil, and I believe it will hinder a paint or top coat from drying. I also think you can put the hinges and door knob in a crock pot and simmer them to loosen old paint. There are so any videos to help learn tricks of the trade. I am afraid some things like vinegar spray and orange oil might be hurting the finish. I give kudos for trying something new, but please, look into some advice so they are worth all the efforts!! I love your channel!!
Yeah, like maybe vinegar will dry out the wood. I think any oil put on the wood would prevent latex paint from sticking (know this from my personal experience). It is ok if you plan on using an oil based stain though.
That exterior door is just gorgeous with the intricate details carved on it! It too will be perfectly restored back to its natural beauty with some type of clear sealer and protectant.
Robert, The old milk paints are really tough to remove. Because the milk powder was mixed with water to apply, the paint actually sunk into the wood. Paint stripping is ranked right up there with dealing with kids when it comes to having patience. I'm so glad you appreciate the beauty in old things and share your endeavors with us. Best wishes!
Yes it's an Eastlake, I bought living room furniture off Marketplace, 6 pieces, to find 2 pieces matching is a miracle, all original, I MEAN STILL HAS ORIGINAL MATERIAL AND HORSE HAIR, SPRINGS AND STRINGS HOLDING EVERYTHING TOGETHER, I REDID ONE CHAIR , ANS STUFF THE ORIGINAL MATERIAL INSIDE TO KEEP, LOVE Eastlake , $120,00 for all, Worth $200.00 each, one rocker two arm chairs, to sitting chair when woman worn the big back sides on their dresses, settee, I love to find an Eastlake door, glad you saved it, very collectable
In the early '70s I used Strip Eze and the Sears stove-coil tool to strip decades of paint from a huge turn-of-the-century luxury apartment in Chicago. It is still available at Ace hardware and even at wallyworld. Maybe it works better than the soy product. I could scrape the thick layers of paint with heat, as long as the bottom layer was varnish, which has a lower boiling point than latex, possibly oil-based paint, too. I can't recall being blocked by any layers. It took Daley-II's lawfirm feo weeks to tear it down after the ultimate landlord screwed-up the mortgage. I'll never visit that corner again.
Gosh, I wish I was there. I love stripping paint off. LOL. Seriously, invest in the orange stripper. I think it’ll do the job but it’s gooey too. I definitely think after the paint is off you will have to do some sanding. All in all that is a gorgeous east lake door. I could even see the waving in the glass. It’s hard to see in the video but on the other door has the paint worked itself into the grain of the wood? If so, you might have to use some steel wool with the orange stripper n rub like heck into the grain then wipe off n do again if need be. These are a few tips that I do. But it’s your door n you do it your way whatever makes you happy. They both are looking so good. It’s a lot of work but what a great reward to see it finished. Good luck my friend. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🐶🐶👏👏
I believe I have heard Robert say that the glass in the door is not the original wavy glass. I also think he said it originally had the same pink with white glass in it that the transom has.
I am SO envious ! My house is approx 130 yrs old. Some previous 'owner' managed to sell (yes, sell) every original oak door in the place. To be replaced with the modern cr** you find in sorry newbuilds 😔 Have seen the originals in both neighbours houses. Heartbreaking !! Restore , restore , restore , Robert 👍
Robert, the paint used for the interior doors vs outside are 2 different formulas. The one for the exterior is more durable for outside weather conditions vs interior doors, which is why you’re having a harder time removing the paint with the soybean paint stripper. I would use the orange paint stripper to see if it removes any more paint. I hope this helps.
So glad you got a real paint scrapper! However you were using it wrong. It's meant to be used with two hands. One on the handle and one on that knob on the head, then you pull (not push) the scrapper with the wood grain, with you using slight pressure on the knob, being careful not to gouge the wood. (I saw that you were using a pulling motion after I typed the first part) Sorry to sound nit picking but I have done/use this before. I have had where there weren't any bubbles on a door I was stripping and basically had to use a combination of scrapper, steal wool, sanding and a whole lot of elbow grease. It will look wonderful once finish and you'll see details that you didn't know was there. Oh and don't forget to sharpen your scrapper when needed. A sharp blade makes a difference. My only other suggestion to use is to cover the paint stripper when on the door with plastic wrap and make sure that the sun isn't shinning on it. This works for me SOMETIMES but not always. Also I always use Circa 1850 stripper. More expensive but seemed to work the best with what I can get from a big box store. As for the inside door, keep in mind that you will need to sand it and that might help with what is left of some of the paint in places. Applying either varnish or lacquer isn't that hard (it's just like painting) and I know you have the skills to do it! When you're ready to clean the bell, hinges and other metal items let me know, and I'll give you tips on that 😉
I really like the citristrip. It works well but doesn’t have a hideous smell. Just a suggestion for the front door, do a very light, 320 sandpaper sanding on it after you strip it. It will help whatever you decide to paint with, go on more evenly and adhere evenly. Plus the finish will last longer. Just a friendly suggestion. Everything is looking great in the house. And I enjoy all the treasures you uncover. Keep it going.👍🏻
My home has a lot of wood in it and i swear by murphys oil soap but vinegar and dawn work wonders too. That door is gonna be stunning when you are done.
The Citrus Strip is a very good product. I've used it to remove ancient multiple layers of paint from farmhouse rescues. In places it takes a few extra applications to move some of the heavier layers, but works wonders.
I've used Citrus Strip quite a few times on old items, too. One was my Mothers Hoosier Cabinet with many layers of paint. Yes, it does take a few applications to get through multiple layers of old oil based enamel paint. But it's worth it. I use a wide putty putty knife to remove large sections. Various tools in small places. Then, the tool is cleaned by dumping the scrapings into a metal can for disposal. Helps keep the work area a little cleaner.
Smart strip works the best! Longer you let sit the more paint it removes..sometimes you have to apply twice..I live in a 100 year old house..I've used several times..
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Robert look at the label of the bottle, it should list the amount of acetic acid / vinegar content. the vinegar you get off of the shelf is about 3% by volume ,while agricultural is 30% . vinegar is a weak acid, but higher concentrations can still cause damage to you and what it has been put on. good luck!
Savogran Strypeeze Paint and Varnish Remover various prices online. Scrape, old potato peeler for design and after all the paint is off use a little stripper with steel wool for the finishing touch. Wash with soapy water, let dry. I use Liquid Gold at the end to bring the wood back to an even color. I think Walmart has that. I love bringing old things back. Do smaller sections. Doing large areas means you have to work faster or it will dry and you'll have to apply more.
Door looks beautiful. I got a table from my parents. Its old, but I'm not sure how old. My estimate a minimum of 100 years old. Like your door, it had several layers of paint on it. I applied the stripper to find several gawdy layers of paint on it including and ugly purple, a blue, even a green. Under all of that was a beautiful walnut grain. Not sure why people would do that to a beautiful piece of wood. Glad to see you're wearing masks.
Robert, use a toothbrush to clean the grooves and cracks when using the stripper! Clean with mineral spirits to get all the residue off! Then use a fine grit sandpaper to get it all nice and smooth! Repeat the mineral spirits and let dry! Then use stain, polyurethane! Hope this helps 😊
Robert, I just saw an idea for removing the paint from the metal. It's basically to throw them all in a crock pot with water, vinegar, and dish soap! Then you still have to polish, but it looks way less toxic than sanding or dissolving it in mineral spirits.
I agree with the opinion that you shouldn't paint the doors again. That natural wood grain is gorgeous! Of course, with doors that are exposed to the weather, you'll want to protect the wood with some kind of wood sealant. You're doing a great job, Robert!
That front door Robert is a thing a beauty in my opinion I think up top that rectangular spot maybe stain it to bring out what I believe is a sun shape plus when u hang the rising sun tour going to restore in the future been watching you since day one, if u ever get over welmed just check out the google search of ur house like I do it just astonishing how far you’ve come!😊
You sand and paint that door and it will be beautiful. Yes, remove all hardware then sand and paint. But that’s just me….good luck! Looks great so far!😊
I know it takes time and effort to strip wood, but I love the grain of wood and would never paint it to begin with, but it was what was done in past years. It will look amazing when you get it all done!
If the outside door was painted in old pictures, I would repaint with oil enamel after repairing the checked wood. You can still stain the inside. It would be easier to strip if you un-pin the hinges and lay the door flat. Try a brass wire brush to get into the nooks and crannies. It's soft enough that it should not damage the wood. You can boil the hardware in an old pan to remove the paint. I saw a tip to get the paint to adhere better to metal. After a good cleaning, heat it with a propane torch. You will see the parts change color as it drys the metal. You don't need them too hot 🥵.
Robert, love what you're doing with The Old Byrd Farm. Caleb from The 2nd Empire Strikes Back is restoring an 1889 home in St. Louis. He's done *a lot* of paint stripping. I bet you could get some really good tips from him.
I haven’t used it myself, but I’ve watched people online use the citrus gel and they seemed to have good results. First, they took the door off so the stripper would stay in one place and not run, once the door was up on sawhorses, they put on the stripper real thick and covered it in plastic for a few minutes. Then scraped off the paint. It seemed to need more stripper for each coat of paint. There’s a thing called a paint tool, you need that, also if you can find any dental tools they are a great help in the crevices. Hope that helps🤗❤️🐝
I believe the paint tool you're talking about is called a 7-in-one tool or 8-in-one or 9-in-one, depending on the number of gadgets that are on it. I recently had to replace mine and that's what I found on Amazon. Anyway, the paint tool, love it! Have worn out a few.
On the pretty door with window, I would sand and paint. It won’t be easy but it was possibly originally painted. I don’t know. It will be pretty either way you go!👍 Love it! Paint stripping is not an easy job. You are doing a good job! ❤
When stripping wood placing something like saran wrap over the surface and leaving for some extended time ( even over night for stubborn paint) helps tremendously. The area's where you have a lot of detail? Dental picks are a lifesaver. Also using steel wool greatly helps the process . Good luck, the door is looking great. Hard work but oh so worth it. 😊
Robert, be careful, looks like you are stripping the caulking off the window. The window glass will fall out. I agree with some of the people below,, take the door off the hinges and lay it on saw horses. I enjoy watching you all doing some much work. Keep it up.
Robert, My Father-0In-Law a master restorer always said "poke it, don't stroke it"! Whether a tripper or varnish, it has to go on smoothly. Cheers, Rik Spector
Hello Robert from the UK. Loving your progress on the house. I would put some beeswax or danish oil on those doors. They will bring out the lovely color out.
Beautiful job. The door will be gorgeous. For the hardware and hinges I use an old pot or crock pot and boil them for awhile in plain water. The paint falls right off
Wonderful job on the doors. Now you need a period glass for the front door. Dare I ask for the dimensions? I did some research a long time ago and the solid pink glass was and is likely not original, replaced somewhere along the line. The door would have had beveled leaded glass or stained glass. The transome likely held the address number or "the Byrds" spelled out. Or most likely beveled clear glass, possibly with a texture. Just an opinion. 👍👍❣️❣️ Will have to watch again later, got to go to a meeting.
I wonder if the farmhouse even had an address number. My Nebraska relatives in the early 1960s had as their address, their last name and town name. The mailbox was on the main road by the road leading to their farmhouse. Later in the '60s or maybe '70s we had to put the hwy number on the envelope.
@@marypettitt9150 I myself think it was probably a decoration, a bevel or basically plain or textured. The Byrds would have had money then. I wish a photo existed. But I do think the pink glass may not be original.
Robert would it have made any difference if you would have used a soft cloth to rub the door down to clean off the stripper I’ve always thought some old t shirts to wipe down the door with
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Robert, Use a toothbrush when your using the stripper to get into the grooves and cracks! Then use a sander with fine grit sandpaper! Hope this helps! 😊
Robert, the door is looking just beautiful. Don't you dare paint the door again!!
Agree. Though it is so old may have been painted originally but he can be a rebel and show off the old wood grain.
I agree with you both
I agree with you both ❤
ROBERT!! PLEASE get those doors off the hinges and outside! Lead poisoning is nothing to mess with. Get some plastic on the ground and put the door on some saw horses. Then apply your soy gel or CitruStrip with a throw away brush. Brush one direction and leave it thick. Cover the door with plastic (saran-wrap weight) and let it sit for 5 hours. Then remove the goop and paint and dispose in a plastic bag or container. When done, wrap everything up in the ground plastic and take to a hazardous waste disposal. DO NOT dry scrape or sand! Lots of videos out there on removing lead paint, restoring hardware and making repairs. A couple I like are Restoration Nation, Transcend Furniture, Thomas Johnson Furniture Restoration and Crigun Restoration. PLEASE don't risk your health by removing that paint indoors and contaminating everything in the house! Susan S in Spokane
Thank you for saying that! Those doors need alot more kindness than just scraping paint. Work smarter not harder and take them down to work on,Robert.
That's what I was thinking, too.
The front door is going to be a real beauty. It will be worth the work.
Robert try Drummond's Smart Strip. Cover it in saran wrap/plastic for 24 hours to let it work and you can scrape the paint off with your bare hands if you like. That is what many old house restoration folks swear by especially for painted carved wood.
I am so glad that you’re refinishing those doors stripping the old paint off! the doors are absolutely beautiful, especially the front door. You have a a treasure in that house.
Imperfections and natural color of the door bring out the beauty of it all.
That front door is beautiful Robert, being a wood lover I would love to see it varnished rather than painted and the doorbell, door knob, and plate would be lovely restored as well. Great work!
Those doors are going to look fabulous. The original finish on the interior door was probably shellac, which can be removed with isopropyl alcohol (ipa) which is available at your local drugstore, and steel wool, give it a good sanding then reapply a new shellac finish with 2-3 thin coats and lightly sand with 400 grit.
Dental picks would work to get the paint out of the difficult bits on the exterior door. When that’s all done, give it a coat of boiled linseed oil, and let it cute for a few days.
That door looks awesome!! Cant wait to see the front door brought back to former glory.
Glad you have some help sorting and good to see Miss Angie 😊
I eyed the front door along time ago when you were sitting on the front porch, taking a break from killing wisteria. I fell in love with it then. I am so glad you are working on it. Thank you. Its beautiful ❤
So did I ❤ my back kitchen door exactly like this one and I stripped off many layers of paint and glory be to goodness it was gorgeous and it was beyond worth every minute I spent getting to know that door.
Use orange stripper and cover it with Saran Wrap to keep the stripper moist. All that Eastlake spoon carving is going to look gorgeous!
I loved the ALL HANDS ON DECK, it's cleaning day on the Farm!
Robert, those doors are irreplaceable! Do yourself a favor and watch a video on restoring old doors. Can Dan help? The orange cleaner is an oil, and I believe it will hinder a paint or top coat from drying. I also think you can put the hinges and door knob in a crock pot and simmer them to loosen old paint. There are so any videos to help learn tricks of the trade. I am afraid some things like vinegar spray and orange oil might be hurting the finish. I give kudos for trying something new, but please, look into some advice so they are worth all the efforts!! I love your channel!!
Yeah, like maybe vinegar will dry out the wood. I think any oil put on the wood would prevent latex paint from sticking (know this from my personal experience). It is ok if you plan on using an oil based stain though.
That exterior door is just gorgeous with the intricate details carved on it! It too will be perfectly restored back to its natural beauty with some type of clear sealer and protectant.
Eastlake design..I love it.. That door coming out absolutely Beautiful!
Stunning Front door ❤ so nice to see a glimpse of your "behind the scenes" helpers 👌
Robert, The old milk paints are really tough to remove. Because the milk powder was mixed with water to apply, the paint actually sunk into the wood. Paint stripping is ranked right up there with dealing with kids when it comes to having patience. I'm so glad you appreciate the beauty in old things and share your endeavors with us. Best wishes!
Yes it's an Eastlake, I bought living room furniture off Marketplace, 6 pieces, to find 2 pieces matching is a miracle, all original, I MEAN STILL HAS ORIGINAL MATERIAL AND HORSE HAIR, SPRINGS AND STRINGS HOLDING EVERYTHING TOGETHER, I REDID ONE CHAIR , ANS STUFF THE ORIGINAL MATERIAL INSIDE TO KEEP, LOVE Eastlake , $120,00 for all, Worth $200.00 each, one rocker two arm chairs, to sitting chair when woman worn the big back sides on their dresses, settee, I love to find an Eastlake door, glad you saved it, very collectable
Wow what a change in those doors. The last one has that door bell that is so cool. Good job.
That windowed door would have exterior paint probably.
Looking good.👍
Robert are you going to soak and clean the hardware? That door has some beautiful hardware. That door ringer makes the whole door.
Robert are you going to clean the door facing around the door too I feel like it would really be nice to see too
In the early '70s I used Strip Eze and the Sears stove-coil tool to strip decades of paint from a huge turn-of-the-century luxury apartment in Chicago. It is still available at Ace hardware and even at wallyworld. Maybe it works better than the soy product. I could scrape the thick layers of paint with heat, as long as the bottom layer was varnish, which has a lower boiling point than latex, possibly oil-based paint, too. I can't recall being blocked by any layers.
It took Daley-II's lawfirm feo weeks to tear it down after the ultimate landlord screwed-up the mortgage. I'll never visit that corner again.
The orange Park color coming off the 1st door could be shellac.
Robert, why don't you take the door off the hinges and lay it on some saw horses where you can work down on it instead of in the air?
Yeah, then you can use that scraper properly. Citrus strip is fairly ineffective on lots of paint types. Try another kind of stripper.
Wow! That door is beautiful! Such a warm color; really doesn't need any paint; don't do that!☺
Wish I could share the door I did. Old doors are just beautiful!
The front door was probably an oil based enamel exterior paint. Will be a beauty when finished.
What a beautiful door!
Gosh, I wish I was there. I love stripping paint off. LOL. Seriously, invest in the orange stripper. I think it’ll do the job but it’s gooey too. I definitely think after the paint is off you will have to do some sanding. All in all that is a gorgeous east lake door. I could even see the waving in the glass. It’s hard to see in the video but on the other door has the paint worked itself into the grain of the wood? If so, you might have to use some steel wool with the orange stripper n rub like heck into the grain then wipe off n do again if need be. These are a few tips that I do. But it’s your door n you do it your way whatever makes you happy. They both are looking so good. It’s a lot of work but what a great reward to see it finished.
Good luck my friend.
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I believe I have heard Robert say that the glass in the door is not the original wavy glass. I also think he said it originally had the same pink with white glass in it that the transom has.
The doors are going to be beautiful. 👍👍
Use the orange stuff.... citrus paint stripper. Works pretty good and smells a lot better
I am SO envious !
My house is approx 130 yrs old. Some previous 'owner' managed to sell (yes, sell) every original oak door in the place. To be replaced with the modern cr** you find in sorry newbuilds 😔
Have seen the originals in both neighbours houses.
Heartbreaking !!
Restore , restore , restore , Robert 👍
Those doors are looking great. That old school paint is a force to be reckoned with ha ha.
Robert, the paint used for the interior doors vs outside are 2 different formulas. The one for the exterior is more durable for outside weather conditions vs interior doors, which is why you’re having a harder time removing the paint with the soybean paint stripper. I would use the orange paint stripper to see if it removes any more paint. I hope this helps.
It was nice to see your family and you working together.
So glad you got a real paint scrapper! However you were using it wrong. It's meant to be used with two hands. One on the handle and one on that knob on the head, then you pull (not push) the scrapper with the wood grain, with you using slight pressure on the knob, being careful not to gouge the wood. (I saw that you were using a pulling motion after I typed the first part) Sorry to sound nit picking but I have done/use this before. I have had where there weren't any bubbles on a door I was stripping and basically had to use a combination of scrapper, steal wool, sanding and a whole lot of elbow grease. It will look wonderful once finish and you'll see details that you didn't know was there. Oh and don't forget to sharpen your scrapper when needed. A sharp blade makes a difference. My only other suggestion to use is to cover the paint stripper when on the door with plastic wrap and make sure that the sun isn't shinning on it. This works for me SOMETIMES but not always. Also I always use Circa 1850 stripper. More expensive but seemed to work the best with what I can get from a big box store.
As for the inside door, keep in mind that you will need to sand it and that might help with what is left of some of the paint in places. Applying either varnish or lacquer isn't that hard (it's just like painting) and I know you have the skills to do it!
When you're ready to clean the bell, hinges and other metal items let me know, and I'll give you tips on that 😉
I really like the citristrip. It works well but doesn’t have a hideous smell. Just a suggestion for the front door, do a very light, 320 sandpaper sanding on it after you strip it. It will help whatever you decide to paint with, go on more evenly and adhere evenly. Plus the finish will last longer. Just a friendly suggestion. Everything is looking great in the house. And I enjoy all the treasures you uncover. Keep it going.👍🏻
I would use spar varnish on door after it is striped. It:s used for outdoors, like on boats, etc.
My home has a lot of wood in it and i swear by murphys oil soap but vinegar and dawn work wonders too. That door is gonna be stunning when you are done.
Lead base paint reacts differently than modern day paint. Sometimes you just have to sand it. Things are looking good. Thanks for the video
The Citrus Strip is a very good product. I've used it to remove ancient multiple layers of paint from farmhouse rescues. In places it takes a few extra applications to move some of the heavier layers, but works wonders.
I've used Citrus Strip quite a few times on old items, too. One was my Mothers Hoosier Cabinet with many layers of paint. Yes, it does take a few applications to get through multiple layers of old oil based enamel paint. But it's worth it. I use a wide putty putty knife to remove large sections. Various tools in small places. Then, the tool is cleaned by dumping the scrapings into a metal can for disposal. Helps keep the work area a little cleaner.
Door is going to look great…hello Blue
Smart strip works the best! Longer you let sit the more paint it removes..sometimes you have to apply twice..I live in a 100 year old house..I've used several times..
Outstanding effort. Well done Robert, from Australia.
Thank you for sharing with us take care
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The outside door has a beautiful designs can't wait to see the finished product
Wood was usually shellacked. I’ve seen others use Osmo which is a wax and oil blend. Both make the wood glow beautifully!
I love that the door bill is still on it.
Robert look at the label of the bottle, it should list the amount of acetic acid / vinegar content. the vinegar
you get off of the shelf is about 3% by volume ,while agricultural is 30% . vinegar is a weak acid, but
higher concentrations can still cause damage to you and what it has been put on. good luck!
Such a beautiful old door Robert! The design is so unique. You can imagine the day that it was made. A different time. 💎
EAST LAKE DOOR ????? Talk about keeping something close to the vest. YOU LUCKY Man, YOU, What a treasure, Hope it goes as well as you hope it will
Savogran Strypeeze Paint and Varnish Remover various prices online.
Scrape, old potato peeler for design and after all the paint is off use a little stripper with steel wool for the finishing touch. Wash with soapy water, let dry.
I use Liquid Gold at the end to bring the wood back to an even color. I think Walmart has that.
I love bringing old things back.
Do smaller sections. Doing large areas means you have to work faster or it will dry and you'll have to apply more.
Door looks beautiful.
I got a table from my parents. Its old, but I'm not sure how old. My estimate a minimum of 100 years old.
Like your door, it had several layers of paint on it. I applied the stripper to find several gawdy layers of paint on it including and ugly purple, a blue, even a green. Under all of that was a beautiful walnut grain. Not sure why people would do that to a beautiful piece of wood.
Glad to see you're wearing masks.
Robert, use a toothbrush to clean the grooves and cracks when using the stripper! Clean with mineral spirits to get all the residue off! Then use a fine grit sandpaper to get it all nice and smooth! Repeat the mineral spirits and let dry! Then use stain, polyurethane! Hope this helps 😊
Robert, I just saw an idea for removing the paint from the metal. It's basically to throw them all in a crock pot with water, vinegar, and dish soap! Then you still have to polish, but it looks way less toxic than sanding or dissolving it in mineral spirits.
Maybe you could save yourself some time and sand the doors, then use an electric dremel with attachments to get into the nooks and crannies.
Except you don't want lead paint dust flying all over. After stripping, yes.
Looking good around the ole place, Robert! 😊
I agree with the opinion that you shouldn't paint the doors again. That natural wood grain is gorgeous! Of course, with doors that are exposed to the weather, you'll want to protect the wood with some kind of wood sealant. You're doing a great job, Robert!
That front door Robert is a thing a beauty in my opinion I think up top that rectangular spot maybe stain it to bring out what I believe is a sun shape plus when u hang the rising sun tour going to restore in the future been watching you since day one, if u ever get over welmed just check out the google search of ur house like I do it just astonishing how far you’ve come!😊
Hello to your family and Blue and Miss Annie. Wow the doors are improving!!
Your house is coming together. Beautiful ❤
What a job! I use to tackle projects like that when I was young. It’s kinda like that wisteria
You're doing a great job. So glad you've got help. Blessings from Michigan.
You sand and paint that door and it will be beautiful. Yes, remove all hardware then sand and paint. But that’s just me….good luck! Looks great so far!😊
Robert, I love your front door!
I know it takes time and effort to strip wood, but I love the grain of wood and would never paint it to begin with, but it was what was done in past years. It will look amazing when you get it all done!
I love that door with the glass, it is so worth the work it is taking. Even if you have to hand sand it. Same with the dinning door. Peace!
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I noticed the the straight, no mix, vinegar also started to clean up the bell!!!
Love your new music!
If the outside door was painted in old pictures, I would repaint with oil enamel after repairing the checked wood. You can still stain the inside.
It would be easier to strip if you un-pin the hinges and lay the door flat.
Try a brass wire brush to get into the nooks and crannies. It's soft enough that it should not damage the wood.
You can boil the hardware in an old pan to remove the paint.
I saw a tip to get the paint to adhere better to metal. After a good cleaning, heat it with a propane torch. You will see the parts change color as it drys the metal. You don't need them too hot 🥵.
Robert, love what you're doing with The Old Byrd Farm. Caleb from The 2nd Empire Strikes Back is restoring an 1889 home in St. Louis. He's done *a lot* of paint stripping. I bet you could get some really good tips from him.
I haven’t used it myself, but I’ve watched people online use the citrus gel and they seemed to have good results. First, they took the door off so the stripper would stay in one place and not run, once the door was up on sawhorses, they put on the stripper real thick and covered it in plastic for a few minutes. Then scraped off the paint. It seemed to need more stripper for each coat of paint. There’s a thing called a paint tool, you need that, also if you can find any dental tools they are a great help in the crevices. Hope that helps🤗❤️🐝
I believe the paint tool you're talking about is called a 7-in-one tool or 8-in-one or 9-in-one, depending on the number of gadgets that are on it. I recently had to replace mine and that's what I found on Amazon. Anyway, the paint tool, love it! Have worn out a few.
On the pretty door with window, I would sand and paint. It won’t be easy but it was possibly originally painted. I don’t know. It will be pretty either way you go!👍 Love it! Paint stripping is not an easy job. You are doing a good job! ❤
Enjoyed from Texas!
When stripping wood placing something like saran wrap over the surface and leaving for some extended time ( even over night for stubborn paint) helps tremendously. The area's where you have a lot of detail? Dental picks are a lifesaver. Also using steel wool greatly helps the process . Good luck, the door is looking great. Hard work but oh so worth it. 😊
I see you got some better paint scrapers. Doors look good!
Robert, be careful, looks like you are stripping the caulking off the window. The window glass will fall out. I agree with some of the people below,, take the door off the hinges and lay it on saw horses. I enjoy watching you all doing some much work. Keep it up.
My dad uses citristrip and it works well.
Looking great!!
glad you are wearing a mask
Personally, I prefer Murphys oil soap!
Robert why don’t you take the front door to a place where they sand blast it. Will look like brand new. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Robert,
My Father-0In-Law a master restorer always said "poke it, don't stroke it"!
Whether a tripper or varnish, it has to go on smoothly.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Nice carving on the front door.
Worth A Try Again My Neighbor Swears By It’s A Work In Progress And Learn as ya go- On The Farm
You should paint the exterior of the door a sunny yellow to match the sunburst above.
Hello Robert from the UK. Loving your progress on the house. I would put some beeswax or danish oil on those doors. They will bring out the lovely color out.
The doors are beautiful and such an asset to that old farm house.
Looking great Robert. By the way you look alot like your Dad.
Beautiful job. The door will be gorgeous. For the hardware and hinges I use an old pot or crock pot and boil them for awhile in plain water. The paint falls right off
The orange oil and cleaner can do a great job on your furniture in the house
Robert, take the door off the hinges. Lay it on saw horses. It will save you time and energy.
Wonderful job on the doors. Now you need a period glass for the front door. Dare I ask for the dimensions? I did some research a long time ago and the solid pink glass was and is likely not original, replaced somewhere along the line. The door would have had beveled leaded glass or stained glass. The transome likely held the address number or "the Byrds" spelled out. Or most likely beveled clear glass, possibly with a texture. Just an opinion. 👍👍❣️❣️ Will have to watch again later, got to go to a meeting.
I wonder if the farmhouse even had an address number. My Nebraska relatives in the early 1960s had as their address, their last name and town name. The mailbox was on the main road by the road leading to their farmhouse. Later in the '60s or maybe '70s we had to put the hwy number on the envelope.
@@marypettitt9150 I myself think it was probably a decoration, a bevel or basically plain or textured. The Byrds would have had money then. I wish a photo existed. But I do think the pink glass may not be original.
I think you are right about the glass. I've never seen a door like that that didn't have see though glass.
*see through glass*
What about the door frame?
Robert would it have made any difference if you would have used a soft cloth to rub the door down to clean off the stripper I’ve always thought some old t shirts to wipe down the door with
The details on that door are beautiful. Some how you need to highlight them.